The results of hyperhidrosis surgery are immediate. After surgery, patients who once had wet hands or feet wake up to hands or feet that feel dry and warm. These immediate results often elicit strong emotions from patients who have been experiencing hyperhidrosis for most of their life. Most patients notice that their hands and feet remain consistently dry throughout the initial recovery period.
In about 15% to 25% of cases, patients may feel a bout of wetness to their hands or feet. This is temporary and will last a short period of time. This is a self-limiting process which can be explained as the body adjusts to surgery.
Long-term dryness typically stabilizes within the first two weeks following surgery. Patients can expect their hands and feet to maintain normal, dry conditions as the nervous system adapts to the surgical intervention. The warming sensation that accompanies the drying effect often persists, providing ongoing comfort for those who previously experienced cold, wet hands or feet.